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Wednesday, 10 February 2010 |
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As we go to print, winter is prolonging its stay across the province and may be dampening your spirits - if you didn't have so much to look forward to in the coming month, namely: Spring cleaning and vegan cookies invade the TVA Resource Centre! We're making space for new books by offering "oldies but goodies" cookbooks for $5 each or three for $10. Spend $20 or more and get a free sampling of cookies from the new arrived Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar. Plus, TVA super-volunteer and lecturer Nimisha Raja is hosting a new cooking series - Health Starts Here. If you're looking for super-nutritious and delicious fare that is easy to prepare (you don't need any cooking skills to tackle these recipes), make sure you sign up for one or all of the classes. Response to her last cooking series, held in October/November 2009, was unanimous: people wanted more. Don't miss out. This month, you can also entice your friends to take meat off their menu, at least on Mondays. Join TVA as it launches its first ever Meatless Monday campaign, which is already a huge success in the United States. A healthier nation awaits! If cabin fever has you in its grip after months of winter, wouldn't it be great to get away for a while but not have to worry about finding veggie fare on the menu? A new company called Veggie Tours can help you do just that. Find out more, and get packing! But if a trip to Starbucks is all you have time for at the moment, you're in for a special treat: the coffee giant is now offering vegan cookies. All this along with our regular features, our animal of the month profile, and directory updates to keep you in the know about what's happening where on the veggie scene in Toronto and beyond. Happy reading! Don't Miss These Upcoming Events!The TVA Resource Centre March Madness Book Sell Off and Cookies Launch will happen on March 27th. Nimisha Raja takes you around the world with her Health Starts Here Cooking Series. Find out more in the TVA in Action section or on Facebook.
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Monday, 01 February 2010 |
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Bring on the events! With our calendars reminding us of two holidays this month - Valentine's Day and Family Day, many people are brainstorming ideas for getting together with their loved ones and celebrating. And we've got more than a few suggestions for combining your desire to spend quality time with friends and family with your passion for a vegetarian lifestyle. The 2nd Annual Vegan Rock concert is happening February 4th, Rancho Relaxo is holding a special buffet dinner, and we're inviting everyone to join us in starting a new tradition for Family Day by hosting a vegetarian potluck. If that's not enough to keep you busy, Nimisha Raja's hosting another round of her Cancer Project Cooking Series, this time with four new classes! But February is cause for celebration not only because of the designated holidays, but also because of fantastic news for farm animals, as Toronto's Walk for Farm Animals announces record breaking fundraising, and the stats start to show fewer animals are actually being killed for food. This month, learn about chickens in Bonnie Shulman's Animal Profile of the Month, and kale in Karen Soper's Nutritious Food of the Month. Don't Miss These Upcoming Events!Vegan Rock will happen on Thursday, February 4th and we're starting a new holiday tradition by designating Family Day, February 15th, as Vegetarian Potluck Day. Find out more in the TVA in Action section.
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Wednesday, 27 January 2010 |
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 The second annual Vegan Rock is happening soon! Come out to support the Toronto Vegetarian Association and to enjoy some good music and yummy treats.
There will be plenty of delicious vegan treats like cupcakes, pies and cookies. There is also a solid lineup of musical acts. When? Thursday, February 4th at 9 pm Where? The Boat (158 Augusta Avenue, in Kensington Market) How much? $10 (all proceeds go to the Toronto Vegetarian Association) Who's Playing? Dream Awake - http://www.myspace.com/dreamawakemusic
Robert Hedge - http://www.myspace.com/roberthedge
More Than Breathing - http://www.myspace.com/morethanbreathing
Dyniss - http://www.dyniss.com |
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Monday, 25 January 2010 |
 Indulge and Inspire
Unlike other holidays, there are currently no traditions that exist for celebrating Family Day - so we're starting a new one - Vegetarian Potluck Day! CLICK HERE to download our registration form and start planning your vegetarian potluck today. You have the opportunity to demonstrate that choosing a vegetarian diet is healthy, easy and delicious. Celebrate Family Day with your loved ones, and raise money to support the Toronto Vegetarian Association by hosting a vegetarian potluck fundraiser. Our hope is that there will be numerous vegetarian potlucks happening all over the city. 50 Reasons to Host a PotluckThe average vegetarian saves the lives of 50 animals every year. Hosting a vegetarian potluck means you can: 
• Help TVA raise funds for our new programs such as Compassion Week and a Meatless Monday campaign
• Win TVA t-shirts and books from our resource centre by helping TVA gain new members and donors!
• Share the benefits of a healthier, greener and more peaceful lifestyle with friends and family
• Show your non-vegetarian friends how easy it is to cook vegetarian food, and how delicious and diverse vegetarian food is
• Give your friends free materials to promote vegetarianism in the GTA, including copies of the Vegetarian Directory It's as Easy as Vegan Sweet Potato Pie! Just click the link below to register your potluck using our downloadable form and send it in to
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today! We'll send you a package with materials and suggestions to bring your potluck to life! CLICK HERE to download our registration form and register your vegetarian potluck today! |
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Monday, 07 December 2009 |
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Happy New Year! With the new year come many new announcements at the Toronto Vegetarian Association. The 2nd Annual Vegan Rock concert is happening February 4th, and as always, there are more new vegetarian restaurants opening across the city. And, eLifelines itself has a new column to honour our 2010 focus on compassion for animals - the Animal Profile of the Month. This new column written by Food Fair co-blogger Bonnie Shulman will tell you about the valuable lives of different animals, and let you know how you can make a difference to them. This month we put the Nutritious Food of the Month on hold so that we can bring you a list of Ten Tips to Stay Healthy in 2010 , brought to you by Evolving Appetities. Don't Miss These Upcoming Events!Vegan Rock! will happen on Thursday, February 4th. Find out more in the TVA in Action section.
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 |
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Holiday season is almost upon us - and there's lots of ways to celebrate and save! Make your first stop for holiday shopping our annual sale and open house on December 12th. Then, head to Magic Oven or Le Commensal to take advantage of some great holiday specials they're offering. Then it will be time to ring in the new year with a bang - and we'll be doing just that by starting the third year of our strategic plan with our Compassion for Animals focus by launching Meat Free Mondays. While you wait for these exciting events, stay warm and healthy with Glorious Roasted Garlic Soup. Don't Miss These Upcoming Events!TVA's Annual Holiday Sale and Open House will happen on Saturday, December 12th from 12 to 5 pm. And Doug McNish will host another Holiday Cooking Demo on Sunday, December 13th. Find out more in the TVA in Action section.
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Wednesday, 02 December 2009 |
Compassionate Celebrations: How to be the perfect host/hostess for your holiday party!
Date: Sunday, December 13 from 5-8 pm TIME IS RUNNING OUT, REGISTER NOW!
Location: Pulp Kitchen 1129 Queen St E.
Price: $15 for members of TVA
Doug McNish will present recipes to impress everyone with delicious and satisfying vegan food. For those looking for new recipes to up their A game, Doug will take your food preparation skills to the next level. Recipes will include impressive entrees and appetizers for family gatherings and potluck parties.
Learn how to prepare 5 tantalizing menu items for your guests:
Carrot & parsnip fettucini in a hemp coriander chlorella pesto Crisp phyllo purses with a roasted red pepper, spinach and tofu filling Glazed Tofurkey Tempeh crabcakes Raw avocado mousse
NOTE: This event is open to TVA members only. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance. To purchase your tickets, please phone the TVA office at 416-544-9800. Space is limited.
Click here to learn about becoming a member of the Toronto Vegetarian Association, so that you can attend events like these and others! |
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Join Toronto Vegetarian Association's Executive Director, David Alexander, as he speaks about his piece "The Tofu Revolution: Toronto's Vegetarians from 1945 to 2009 and Beyond", featured in The Edible City.
